What is the ruling on participating in a global television program's poll to introduce the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to the West, provided that information about him is written in the designated fields within two sentences?
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Following a program presented by a woman who is immodestly dressed (mutabarrijah) and that includes forbidden music is impermissible () in . It should not be followed even with the intention of dawah (inviting to Islam). Rather, one must strive diligently in inviting to Allah using means and places that do not entail disobedience. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, his characteristics, and his manners can be introduced and defended through numerous online platforms, newspapers, and media channels, thereby making it unnecessary to follow suspicious programs.
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